Desired start date: 10/08/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: West and Central Darfur
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission
Following the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023 and forced evacuation of Khartoum and West Darfur (El Geneina), SI was the first international NGO to re-enter Darfur and resume its emergency response.
In February 2024, SI opened a base in North Darfur to provide emergency assistance to populations, as very few humanitarian organizations were operational in the state. Similarly, SI opened an office in Zalingei, Central Darfur in November 2024. Today, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, ECHO and BHA, activities are being implemented in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, Gedaref and Khartoum States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors.
In West Darfur, the main share of the portfolio remains WASH with the provision of water through water trucking, rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desludging), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc. Besides, SI implements food assistance mostly through cash and voucher modalities. West Darfur team also implements agricultural support activities (seeds distribution, provision of tools, training) as well as market strengthening support.
In Central Darfur. The activities mostly focus on WASH and CVA. SI also has an Emergency Response Team based in Zalingei, Central Darfur, roving across Central and West Darfur, implementing rapid responses in WASH, Shelter/NFI and Food (CVA).
In the Eastern part of the country, SI is present with Wash and FSL activities in Gedaref Khartoum and Jazeera, under ECHO, CDCS, SHF and US funds.
Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, including 2 led by SI, and require strong coordination efforts to provide area-based interventions. SI also has a strong localization approach, with diverse local partners in all states.
About the job
General objective:
The Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs (DFCP) is in charge of leading and supervising the implementation of programs carried out in West and Central Darfur. In line with both SI annual country strategy and the evolution of the humanitarian needs in the area, the DFCP will support designing and implementing multi-sectoral projects. She/He oversees the quality of project implementation through the direct management of Program Managers and supervision of local partners. She/he also supports the Field Coordinator (FC) in his representing tasks in external meetings under FC delegation.
The main challenges:
- Large volume of activities to be implemented
- Support to Central Darfur office under structuring
- Access challenges, especially during the rainy season
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Lead and support the PMs in planning and implementing activities (considering a large volume of activities)
- Support Central Darfur team structuring, including capacity building of Central Darfur team.
- Support Central Darfur and West Darfur multi-year programmatic strategy exercise
Security constraints:
Level 4: High risk environment, threats less predictable and requiring strict protocols, Curfews in place (often 6pm–8pm), Walking strictly limited to approved times, locations**,**
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor or Masters degree in related field (business, international relations, etc) with 3 years of experiance in humanitarian sector, and 2 years of experiance in a similar position.
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- strong experiance in project management
- multi-sectorial technical knowledge (WASH, Shelter, FSL, CVA, MEAL)
- Propusal/report writting skills
- Coordination skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
- leadership and team management
- strategic thinking and problem solving
- strong intiative and structuring
LANGUAGES
- English Mandatory
- Arabic and French would be an asset
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2475 gross per month (2250 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
Guest House conditions : GH is simple but nice, with running water/showers (cold water), Private room / Open space. Electricity back up that allows electricity most of the time
Internet and telephone network: Satellite internet in office and GH available 24/7. No 4G network and very limited phone network available.
Restaurant & social life: Very few restaurants validated for now. Limited social life, few INGOs in town, curfew at 8pm.
How to apply
Application process
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter:https://www.solidarites.org/fr/depuis-1980/travailler-avec-nous/offres-emploi/deposer-votre-candidature/?jobId=PA3FK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NVU-114668&langCode=fr_FR
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org